This document outlines an assignment for a Social Psychology course requiring students to complete a two-entry journal relating concepts learned in class to personal experiences. The objectives are to increase awareness of how social psychology applies to daily life and interactions with others. Students will reflect on how course material relates to past events, apply relevant theories and concepts, and document their reflections in 1.5-2 paragraph entries using correct formatting. Entries will be assessed based on demonstrated understanding of class material, originality in applying experiences, and documentation quality.

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Foundation of Natural Build Environment (FNBE)
Social Psychology [PSYC0103]
Prerequisite: None
Lecturers: T. Shankar
Assignment 1: Individual Journal (20%)
Introduction
As you go through the chapters, you will realize that the concepts that you learned is very much related
to daily life experiences or even some point in your life. This assignment will allow you to increase your
awareness of the social psychological concepts that can be related or applied in your life.
Objectives of Project
The objectives of this project:
 to gain awareness and sharpened sensitivity to human behavior and surroundings.
 to be able to apply the concepts in life.
Learning Outcomes of this Project
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to demonstrate the following:
 apply psychological theories and concepts to their personal lives and of others.
 understanding themselves and their interactions with others
Tasks - Methodology
 You should carefully reflect on the event or experience based on the lectures. For example:
could you relate to today’s learning? Did today’s learning trigger any familiar experience from
the past?
 You are required to submit two entries for each journal assignments.
 All written entries should be approximately 1.5 to 2 double spaced (paragraph).
 You may include an image(s) or draw a picture in your entry.
 You are required to start a new page for each new entry.
 Entries should be based on your life experience instead of making it up.
 Tips:
o Do not procrastinate. Start writing when the experience or memory is still vivid.
o Use past tense.

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Submission Requirement
 Do not plagiarise.
 Format:
o Cover page
 Taylor’s University Logo
 Full name
 Student ID number
 Group / Session
 Subject and Course
 Submission date
Assessment criteria
The assessment for this assignment will be based on:
TGC
Acquired
Assessment Criteria Marks %
Demonstrated understanding of themes, concepts, or theories thought
in class.
20
Appropriateness in applying past personal experience or thoughts and
originality.
60
Individual documentation (format) 20
Total 100
Marking criteria
TGC
Acquired
Assessment Criteria Marks %
Demonstrated understanding of themes, concepts, or theories thought
in class.
 Clarity of event / experience 10
 Appropriateness and complexity of the concept applied 5
 Explanation on how the concepts are relevent 5
Appropriateness in applying past personal experience or thoughts and
originality.
 These thoughts or experiences should not be just a rehashing
or examples given during the lectures.
60
Individual documentation (format)
 style of writing 5
 format (whether you followed the instructions) 5
 Free from grammatical and spelling errors 10
Total 100*
*Marks will be converted from 100% to 20%